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- 3 ALARMING CAR ACCIDENT STATISTICS
Certain statistical trends have the tendency to appear when it comes to car accidents. These trends can help illuminate where we can improve safety measures in an effort to reduce the number of injury-sustaining and fatal crashes that occur. Read on to learn about three of the most surprising car accident statistics. #1 - AT LEAST 69% OF THE FATAL ACCIDENTS ON INTERSTATE 285 IN GEORGIA OCCUR IN THE DARK. As you may know, driving certain roads during the day is very different from driving them at night. Once the sun goes down, seeing the road ahead can be much more challenging. This is certainly the case on I-285 in Georgia, where 69% of the deadly accidents that occur on this highway are when it is dark outside. #2 - THE USE OF SEATBELTS DECREASES FATALITIES IN FRONT-SEAT PASSENGERS BY 45 PERCENT When used correctly, seatbelts tend to reduce the fatality rates in front-seat passengers by a whopping 45 percent. What’s more, wearing a seatbelt reduces serious injuries in front-seat passengers by 50 percent. #3 - SPEEDING-RELATED ACCIDENTS AMOUNT TO A YEARLY EXPENSE OF $40.4 BILLION. Year after year, speeding continues to be a significant contributing factor to car accidents. In fact, speeding tends to contribute to about 30% of all fatal accidents. WE'RE HERE FOR INJURED VICTIMS If you’ve been involved in an injury-sustaining car accident through no fault of your own, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. It is unacceptable for wrongdoers to get away with acting negligently and hurting others as a result. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our skilled team right away to learn more about what we can do to help with your case. Contact our skilled attorney here at The Brogdon Firm by calling (404) 698-1090 or you can fill out our online contact form to learn more about how we can help.
- HOW TO REACT IF YOU SUSPECT YOU’RE BEING FOLLOWED WHILE DRIVING
If you think someone is following you while driving, there are a few things that you can do to ensure your safety. DO NOT panic. This will only make the situation worse. Here are some tips on what to do if you think someone is following you: TIPS FOR IF SOMEONE IS FOLLOWING YOU WHILE DRIVING Take steps to confirm you are actually being followed. Make sure the car behind you is always in sight, and check to see if the driver is trying to stay close to your car. If you still think someone is following you, the best thing to do is call the police right away and give them your location. Do not try to confront the person yourself, as this could be dangerous. Do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you it is safe to do so. Do not drive home if someone is following you. Drive to the nearest police or fire station and do not get out of the car. Call the station to alert someone inside that you are in your car outside the building. If it is nighttime and there are few people around, drive to a well-lit area. WE'RE HERE TO HELP If you've been injured in a car accident through no fault of your own as a result of a stalker or another reason, you may be owed compensation for your losses. An experienced car accident lawyer can help you understand your legal options and fight for the compensation you deserve. Schedule a free consultation today to get started. Contact our skilled attorney here at The Brogdon Firm by calling (404) 698-1090 or you can fill out our online contact form to learn more about how we can help.
- THE BROGDON FIRM HIGHLIGHTS SILENCE THE SHAME
Don't miss the latest newsletter from the Women's History Month (WHM) Spotlight, featuring Silence the Shame! Discover the latest accomplishments of this organization and learn about Shanti Das' efforts in creating a positive impact in the community, particularly for those affected by mental illness and suicide. The Brogdon Firm is proud to partner with this organization as they share a mutual dedication to advocating for justice on behalf of individuals who may be contending with these challenges after an accident. Read the newsletter below or visit our Built by Atlanta page to learn more about the firm's community involvement.
- PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE—WHEN A TRUSTED PROVIDER HARMS YOU
Have you been injured by negligent actions of a doctor, lawyer, accountant, or other professional? Then you may have a personal injury claim for professional negligence. What is professional negligence? How does it differ from other forms of negligence? And how can you prove it? Here are answers to your most pressing questions. What Is Professional Negligence? For legal purposes, negligence is the failure to act with the same level of prudence that a similar person would have in the same circumstances. However, negligence can have different levels depending on the incident. Ordinary negligence means failing to take the precautions that a reasonable layperson would in the same situation. Criminal negligence rises to the level of being grossly outside that norm. By contrast, professional negligence uses as its measuring stick what the expected standard of care is in that profession. If a surgeon leaves a sponge inside the patient's body, which causes infection, for instance, they likely violated the standard of care for their profession. Who Can Be Sued for Professional Negligence? Professional negligence is also often called malpractice. Many Americans have heard of this term in regard to doctors and other medical providers. These are usually the most common cases. However, any professional performing their professional services could be guilty of malpractice or professional negligence. If a lawyer gives advice that goes against standard legal practice, they could be negligent if their client was harmed by it. While less common, malpractice could occur by architects and builders, accountants and financial planners, veterinarians, and many others. Are Malpractice Cases Complicated? Unfortunately for victims, the different standards by which a professional is judged on negligence make their case harder. Why? In general, jurors are laypersons—ordinary citizens—who understand what's considered reasonable for other ordinary laypersons. However, they don't know the specifics of the profession involved. Few jurors are doctors, lawyers, or accountants. This hurdle means you must work harder to explain the details of the negligence, educate them on professional standards, and convince them that these were violated. Most malpractice cases require at least one expert witness—and often more than one. You will also usually face the defendant's own expert witnesses, who will argue their version of the situation. What Must You Prove? Although professional negligence is somewhat different from ordinary negligence, the legal process is the same. As with all personal injury cases, you must prove four key components. The first is that the person had a duty of care toward you. For a professional, this usually includes having formed a business relationship or getting consent to provide services. Their duty of care is higher than the average stranger's. Next, the person must have breached that duty. This is where the hardest element of professional malpractice comes into play. You will need to convince the jury that it wasn't just an ordinary error, a different choice of treatment, or otherwise within the normal practice of their profession. Third, the breach must have caused injury. This element is usually fairly straightforward in malpractice cases. The sponge left inside the body was a foreign object which caused an infection. However, connecting these dots can be harder if time has passed or if more factors were in play at the time. Finally, you will show that the injury caused financial and personal loss. This is how financial damages are calculated and awarded by the jury if you win. Where Should You Start? While you may face a challenging personal injury lawsuit, you can prevail. The best way to ensure this is to meet with The Brogdon Firm today. We'll put our years of experience in personal injury to work for you, no matter the circumstances of your injury. Call today to learn more or get a free consultation.
- THE BROGDON FIRM, LLC INCLUDED IN UGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S BULLDOG 100 LIST
The Brogdon Firm, LLC is included on 2020 list of 100 fastest-growing businesses led by UGA alumni. (December 3, 2019, Athens, GA) – The Brogdon Firm, LLC based in Atlanta, GA is included in the University of Georgia Alumni Association’s 2020 Bulldog 100 list of fastest-growing businesses owned or operated by UGA alumni. More than 533 nominations were submitted for the 2020 list. The Brogdon Firm, LLC owned by 2011 UGA graduate Gino Brogdon Jr. specializes in results-driven legal solutions for personal injury victims. “Recognition from my alma mater is definitely a full-circle moment. I learned from and leaned on so many UGA alum during my journey so far as an entrepreneur. I couldn’t be more proud to be a law dawg.” said Brogdon Firm owner, Gino Brogdon Jr. The rip of the package releases the smell of lidocaine and menthol as my wife The 2020 Bulldog 100 includes businesses of all sizes and from industries such as technology, cosmetics, entertainment and education. Companies are based as far north as Virginia and as far west as Nevada. Of the 100 businesses, 84 are located within the state of Georgia. Applicants were measured by their business’ compounded annual growth rate during a three-year period. The Atlanta office of Warren Averett CPAs and Advisors, a Bulldog 100 partner since the program began in 2009, verified the information submitted by each company. The UGA Alumni Association will host the annual Bulldog 100 Celebration in Athens Feb. 8 to celebrate these alumni business leaders and count down the ranked list to ultimately reveal the No. 1 fastest-growing business. “Hosting this year’s Bulldog 100 Celebration in Athens will bring these bright entrepreneurs back to campus to experience how it has grown since their days at UGA,” said Meredith Gurley Johnson, executive director of the UGA Alumni Association. “We’re excited for the opportunity for these industry leaders to connect with students and share their advice and expertise.” To view the alphabetical list of businesses and to learn more about the Bulldog 100, see www.alumni.uga.edu/b100. For further information please contact: Melissa R. Brogdon, Firm Administrator at melissa@brogdonfirm.com, 404-618-4780 Note to editors: A headshot for Gino Brogdon, Jr. is available by request at intake@brogdonfirm.com. About the Brogdon Firm, LLC: The Brogdon Firm, LLC specializes in results-driven legal solutions for victims of personal injury and professional negligence. Learn more about our practice areas here. UGA Alumni Association: The UGA Alumni Association supports the academic excellence, best interests and traditions of Georgia’s flagship university by inspiring engagement through relevant programming, enhanced connections and effective communications. For more information, see alumni.uga.edu.
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